Judge Posner

In an opinion written by Judge Posner, the Seventh Circuit on Friday, June 9, 2017, affirmed OSF Saint Francis Medical Center’s summary judgment win in a $300 million antitrust suit brought by a smaller competitor alleging unlawful exclusive dealing and attempted monopolization. This alert discusses the Court’s decision in this case, which is a notable precedent for hospitals and provider networks — particularly those with substantial market shares — that wish to negotiate narrow and exclusive network agreements with payors.

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Mintz Levin’s Health Law Practice

As the health care and life sciences industries continue to undergo sweeping regulatory change, your company might be facing unprecedented structural and operational challenges. Heightened government scrutiny of industry practices certainly adds to the complexity of operating in the market for all providers, payors, manufacturers, distributors, and suppliers.Read More